Hubbard underwent an offseason procedure to address an ankle injury that he dealt with last season, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per the report, Hubbard -- who missed two regular-season games in 2023 due to a right ankle issue -- indicated that he had a complete deltoid reconstruction in his ankle as well as a TightRope procedure. Now that the defensive end has had his ankle repaired, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reported Monday that Hubbard says he's a few weeks ahead of schedule in his recovery and believes that he'll be ready for training camp.

Hubbard recorded 58 tackles (38 solo), 6.0 sacks and two fumble recoveries across 15 regular-season appearances in 2023.

EDGE Analysis

Hubbard has racked up at least 6.0 sacks in five of his six seasons with the Bengals. His value for Cincinnati comes more as a run stopper than as a true pass rusher, which makes him more a floor than ceiling IDP play, but there's value in his consistent usage. Hubbard remains under contract with the Bengals for two more seasons.

Hubbard recorded three tackles (one solo), including a sack, in Thursday's 34-31 overtime victory versus Jacksonville.

EDGE Analysis

Hubbard helped stall a Jacksonville push for points near the end of the first half with a sack of Trevor Lawrence (ankle) that resulted in a seven-yard loss. It was Hubbard's fifth sack of the campaign and his first since Week 8, though he missed both Week 10 and Week 11 with an ankle injury. The veteran has now registered at least 5.0 sacks in five of his six NFL campaigns.

Hubbard (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers.

EDGE Analysis

Hubbard was able to log a full practice Friday after recording limited sessions both Wednesday and Thursday, and it now seems as if he's had enough time to move past his ankle issue. The veteran defensive end has appeared in eight games this season, tallying 37 total tackles, including 4.0 sacks.

Hubbard (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hubbard has missed the team's past two games due to an ankle injury but was able to participate in practice Wednesday for the first time since getting injured.The Bengals will be happy to have the 28-year-old back in the lineup as his 4.0 sacks are currently second on the team.

Hubbard (ankle) is listed as out for Thursday's game at Baltimore.

EDGE Analysis

Hubbard will miss his second straight game as he deals with a lingering ankle injury. In his place, 2021 fourth-rounder Cameron Sample will probably start on the edge opposite Trey Hendrickson.

Hubbard (ankle) is out for Sunday's game versus Houston, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hubbard will miss his first game of the season in Week 10 as he recovers from an ankle injury. In his place, 2021 fourth-rounder Cameron Sample will probably start at defensive end opposite Trey Hendrickson.

Hubbard (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The sixth-year defensive end has started all eight games for the Bengals, recording 37 tackles (25 solo), four sacks, four TFLs, 13 QB hits and one fumble recovery across 78 percent of the defensive snaps. Hubbard will look to get back on the practice field Thursday ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans.

Hubbard registered six tackles (four solo) including a sack in Sunday's 31-17 win over the 49ers.

EDGE Analysis

Hubbard has a sack in back-to-back games after he got to Brock Purdy late in the fourth quarter. Hubbard is on pace to surpass the 6.5 sacks he had in 2022, and his four sacks on the year is second on the team in that category behind Trey Hendrickson (eight).

Hubbard recorded seven tackles (four solo), including a sack, in Sunday's 17-13 victory over Seattle.

EDGE Analysis

Hubbard was very active in Week 6, reaching at least seven tackles for the first time since Week 1 versus Cleveland while he was also able to bring Geno Smith down for his third sack of the 2023 campaign. The defensive end also played a season-high 62 snaps in the win and he continues to be a very productive option for Cincinnati off the edge.